Panasonic SC-HT730 Operating Instructions Manual
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The illustration shows SC-HT730.
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT730/SC-HT930
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number "1" or "ALL".
Example:
1
ALL
[U.S.A.[and[Canada[
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
§
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word
"Partner".
P
PC PX
1
2
3
4
INPUT
POWER
SELECTOR
1
2
4
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®
OPEN CLOSE
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
5
VOLUME
PHONES
H.BASS
PROGRESSIVE CD MODE
5 DISC SELECTOR
DOWN
UP
TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY
TUNING
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother and sharper image.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more.
High performance
sound effects
Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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RQT7972-P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The illustration shows SC-HT730. OPEN CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP VOLUME INPUT PHONES POWER SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE 5 DISC SELECTOR DOWN TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY TUNING Operating Instructions Advanced DVD Home Theater Sound System progressive scan page SC-HT730/SC-HT930 Model No. - Page 2 Dear customer ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance SC-HT730 and SC-HT930 for a variety of regions. ≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these and safety, please read these instructions carefully. operating instructions are of SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and [HT730]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT730 only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point Keep these instructions. -
Page 4: Simple Setup
Simple setup The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS730 or SB-FS930 STEP Front speaker assembly front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. - Page 5 [HT930] [Note] To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while assembling the speaker stands. 2 Front speakers 2 Pipes 2 Bases 4 Long screws 4 Short screws Assemble the speaker stands. Attach the stands to the speakers.
- Page 6 How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: STEP Positioning ≥Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
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Page 7: Video Connections
≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another RQT7972... - Page 8 When you insert the digital transmitter into the DIGITAL TRANSMITTER slot of the main unit and connect the surround speakers to the receiver, you can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. For details, please refer to the operating instructions for Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver. RQT7972...
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Page 9: The Remote Control
STEP The remote control Do not: ≥mix old and new batteries. Remote control Batteries ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. -
Page 10: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide See reference pages in brackets. The illustration shows SC-HT730. AV SYSTEM Television and Video cassette recorder operations (28) Turn the unit on/off (9) DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Select the disc or show disc information (14) Select the source AUX (29) ([HT930] only), TUNER/BAND (24), DVD/CD (9) Switch the television’s video input mode (28) -
Page 11: Discs That Can Be Played
Discs that can be played Indication in Disc Logo Remarks these operating instructions Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a [RAM] unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. DVD-RAM Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard [JPEG]... -
Page 12: Basic Play
Basic play POWER OPEN/CLOSE Power on. Open the drawer and place the disc(s). ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit. - Page 13 If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (‹ page 32, 33). sing the remote control [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] AV SYSTEM e.g. To select 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2] DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD [VCD] with playback control ENTER Press [∫] to cancel the PBC Numbered...
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Page 14: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions Reviewing titles to play ADVANCED DISC REVIEW AV SYSTEM (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW) DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD [RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) DISC Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode”... -
Page 15: Repeat Play
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or During play “Off”. Press [SHIFT]i[PLAY SPEED] several times ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”. DVD Recorders. Functions Play Speed Normal... -
Page 16: Program/Random Play
Convenient functions CD MODE Program/Random play PLAY MODE Program play (up to 32 items) AV SYSTEM ∫ When CD Mode is off [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD You can program all the items on a disc in the play position. 1 _ 5 Press the numbered buttons to [DVD-A] [DVD-V]... - Page 17 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Random play “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ∫ When CD Mode is off [VCD] [CD] “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Page 18: Using Navigation Menus
Using navigation menus ≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group or content field. ≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a Numbered JPEG image on the screen buttons VOLUME Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. ENTER CANCEL (The opposite order is not effective.) -
Page 19: Playing Ram Discs
TOP MENU MENU Playing HighMAT discs Playing RAM discs DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [RAM] ≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Press [TOP MENU]. ≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles. Playing the programs Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, then press [ENTER]. -
Page 20: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus Items shown differ depending on the AV SYSTEM type of disc. DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Main menu Numbered buttons VOLUME Program To start from a specific item ENTER CANCEL CANCEL Group SLOW/SEARCH SKIP Title Chapter Track TOP MENU MENU Playlist PLAY... -
Page 21: Other Settings
Other Settings ∫ Audio Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] Dolby Pro (‹ page 26, Dolby Pro Logic II) Play Speed To change play speed Logic II – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear ∫... -
Page 22: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings Show the Setup menu. AV SYSTEM SETUP If you have not set QUICK SETUP SHIFT MUTING (‹ page 9), the QUICK SETUP DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD screen appears. Select the tab. Select Numbered buttons VOLUME ENTER CANCEL ENTER SKIP... -
Page 23: Changing The Delay Time (Speaker Settings
≥Standard (Direct View TV) ≥CRT Projector ≥LCD TV/Projector TV Type ≥Projection TV ≥Plasma TV Select to suit the type of television. ≥0ms ≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms Time Delay When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. -
Page 24: The Radio
The radio Selecting the preset channels AV SYSTEM DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or TUNER/BAND “AM”. Numbered Press the numbered buttons to select the buttons VOLUME ENTER channel. CANCEL Alternatively, press [W CH X]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH To select a 2-digit number e.g. -
Page 25: Optional Antenna Connections
∫ FM frequency step ain unit only You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. -
Page 26: Sound Field And Sound Quality
Sound field and sound quality C.FOCUS Center Focus SHIFT AV SYSTEM (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) DISC TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS]. -
Page 27: Other Useful Functions
Other useful functions SUBWOOFER SLEEP Subwoofer level Sleep timer LEVEL SHIFT QUICK OSD You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time (in the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. minutes). -
Page 28: Operating Other Equipment
CH SELECT SHIFT Operating the television and the video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection example” (‹ above). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models. -
Page 29: Other Speaker Setup Options
Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source. Center speaker 175 mm 180 mm Television code list In this position, the Move the speaker Panasonic: 01, 02, 26 Philco: 06, 07 speaker will likely so that the screw is Sony:... -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications [HT930] Audio performance AMPLIFIER SECTION (1) Frequency response [HT730] ≥DVD (linear audio) 4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling) RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling) 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch ≥DVD-Audio 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling) - Page 31 [HT930] [Center\speaker\SB-PC930] SPEAKER SECTION Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) [HT730] [Front\speakers\SB-FS730] Impedance 4 ≠ Speaker unit(s) Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) z) Cone type 1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2 Impedance 4 ≠ Speaker unit(s) z) Cone type 2.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 34 if you reside in Canada. - Page 33 Picture abnormal or un-viewable Page ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video Picture distorted. cassette recorder. ≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. Picture size doesn’t fit the ≥Change the Zoom setting. screen.
- Page 34 A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower. In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 35. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care I/P/B Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to...
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Page 35: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 36: Listening Caution
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